A client is discussing the process of irradiation of food with the clinic nurse. The client is concerned that these food products are not safe to eat
The nurse can explain that irradiation has been determined to be safe and is sometimes referred to as what? A) Cold pasteurization C) Beta-ray sterilization
B) Heat irradiation D) Proton beam irradiation
A
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Irradiation is sometimes referred to as cold pasteurization because it does not use heat.
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